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“Swoop Scoop”podcast

Wed, 02/08/2023 - 12:00am

BELOIT - On Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, the St. John’s Catholic High School sophomore Business Marketing and Communications class visited Caleb Bowers’ MotorCo Studio in downtown Beloit, above the Beloit GMC business on East Main, to record a soundtrack and some audio clips for the school’s new weekly “Swoop Scoop” podcast. Ukulele in hand, Claire Hicks recorded an intro she composed called the “Epic like Track,” while the entire class laid down several verses of “Fishing in the Dark,” by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Bowers patiently and enthusiastically gave them a crash course in using professional hardware and software for producing audio tracks. You can catch some of the sounds from this extraordinary recording session on upcoming episodes of “Swoop Scoop,” which covers the news from St. John’s and drops every Friday afternoon on Spotify. See more on page 3.

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MCHHS appoints Kircher as CEO

Wed, 02/08/2023 - 12:00am

BELOIT - Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems (MCHHS) Board of Trustees has announced Janelle Kircher, MSN, RN, CENP as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Her appointment comes after an extensive selection process by the Board and leadership team of MCHHS. Mrs. Kircher’s role as CEO will commence on Feb. 7, 2023.

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BHS STUC to reveal charity event proceeds

Wed, 02/08/2023 - 12:00am

‘Nothing Bundt Cakes’ to be sold for further donations

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County EMS personnel to receive raises

Wed, 02/08/2023 - 12:00am

Eric Hamel, Director of Mitchell County Emergency Medical Services, requested a 15-minute executive session to discuss non-elected personnel to start off the Commissioners meeting on Monday morning, Feb. 6, 2023. The closed session was extended twice, once for 10 minutes and another time for five minutes. No decisions were made as a result of this closed session.

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St. John’s Scholars Bowl State Bound

Mon, 02/06/2023 - 12:00am

BELOIT - The St. John’s Catholic High School Scholars Bowl team have been named the 2022-23 Regional Champions and will be State bound for their tenth time in 13 years. The team is composed of three seniors (Nicholas Greenwood, Jack Hartman, and Sergio Lopez) and three sophomores (Henry Holdren, Jonas Letourneau, and Nicholas Niewald). “It was the most balanced scoring we have probably ever had,” said Coach Rusty Lueger. Five of the six students scored over 100 points, yet no one had more than 150 points. The team outscored the competition 395-30 in pool play and 690145 overall. They were undefeated (11-0), won the Regional championship for a second year in a row, and are headed to State at Central Christian High School in Hutchinson.” Right: Shown are front row: Jonas Letourneau, Henry Holdren and Nicholas Niewald. Back row: Jack Hartman, Nicholas Greenwood and Sergio Lopez.